1. Wastrel

2. Wastrel
(noun) a wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing S: loafer, idler, profligate A: skinflint, tightwad

3. Vanguard

4. Vanguard
(noun) the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field S: forefront, cutting edge, trailblazers A: rear guard, stragglers, laggards

5. Sonorous

6. Sonorous
(adj.) full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style S: resonant, resounding, grandiloquent A: tinny, reedy, harsh, grating

7. Sinuous

8. Sinuous
(adj.) winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible S: twisting, convoluted, supple A: direct, unbending, stiff, rigid

9. Retribution

10. Retribution
(noun) a repayment; a deserved punishment S: recompense, requital, just deserts

11. Respite

12. Respite
(noun) a period of relief or rest S: interval, intermission, lull, breather

13. Profess

14. Profess
(verb) to affirm openly; to state belief in; to claim, pretend S: assert, proclaim, purport A: disclaim, disavow, repudiate

15. Misnomer

16. Misnomer
(noun) an unsuitable or misleading name S: misnaming, malapropism

17. Lamentable

18. Lamentable
(adj.) to be regretted or pitied S: deplorable, regrettable, distressing A: praiseworthy, commendable, laudable

19. Insuperable

20. Insuperable
(adj.) incapable of being overcome S: invincible, insurmountable A: surmountable, conquerable

21. Garrulous

22. Garrulous
(adj.) given to much talking, tediously chatty S: talkative, loquacious A: reticent, mum, taciturn, laconic

23. Exponent

24. Exponent
(noun) one who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets; (math) the power to which a number, symbol, or expression is to be raised S: defender, champion, interpreter A: critic, adversary, faultfinder, detractor

25. Disheveled

26. Disheveled
(adj.) rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder S: untidy, disarranged, tousled A: tidy, well-groomed

27. Crestfallen

28. Crestfallen
(adj.) discouraged, dejected, downcast S: despondent, disconsolate A: elated, cheerful, self-satisfied, cocky

29. Covet

30. Covet
(verb) to desire something belonging to another S: crave, yearn for, hunger for A: disdain, scorn, despise

31. Contentious

32. Contentious
(adj.) quarrelsome, inclined to argue S: argumentative, disputatious, combative A: agreeable, amiable, affable, pacific

33. Blithe

34. Blithe
(adj.) cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned S: carefree, nonchalant, indifferent A: glum, morose, despondent, depressed

35. Askew

36. Askew
(adj., adv.) twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly S: awry, lopsided, cockeyed A: straight, symmetrical

37. Allure

38. Allure
(verb) to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; (noun) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm S: (v.) beguile, tantalize; (n.) temptation, enticement A: (v.) repel, turn off; (n.) repellent

39. Acquiesce

40. Acquiesce
(verb) to accept without protest; to agree or submit S: comply with, accede, consent, yield A: resist, protest

41. Ad hominem

42. Ad hominem adverb & adjective
adverb: ad hominem; adjective: ad hominem
1. (of an argument or reaction) directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining.
"vicious ad hominem attacks"
2. relating to or associated with a particular person.
"the office was created ad hominem for Fenton"

43. Logos

44. Logos
noun: Logos
the Word of God, or principle of divine reason and creative order, identified in the Gospel of John with the second person of the Trinity incarnate in Jesus Christ.
(in Jungian psychology) the principle of reason and judgment, associated with the animus.

45. Pathos

46. Pathos
Noun
1.the quality or power in an actual life experience or in literature, music, speech, or other forms of expression, of evoking a feeling of pity, or of sympathetic and kindly sorrow or compassion.
2.pity.
3.Obsolete. suffering.

47. Ethos

48. Ethos
noun
1.Sociology. the fundamental character or spirit of a culture; the underlying sentiment that informs the beliefs, customs, or practices of a group or society; dominant assumptions of a people or period: In the Greek ethos the individual was highly valued.
2.the character or disposition of a community, group, person, etc.
3.the moral element in dramatic literature that determines a character's action rather than his or her thought or emotion.

49. Tone

50. Tone
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
"trust her to lower the tone of the conversation"

51. Characterization

52. Characterization noun
characterization; plural noun: characterizations; noun: characterisation; plural noun: characterisations
1. the creation or construction of a fictional character.
"he preferred to emphasize characterization and human conflict"
2. a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.
"she rejected that characterization of her film"

53. Rhetoric

54. Rhetoric
The art of discourse, wherein a writer or speaker strives to inform, persuade or motivate particular audiences in specific situations.

55. Mood/atmosphere

56. Mood/atmosphere
literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. Usually, mood is referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it creates an emotional situation that surrounds the readers.

57. Third Person

58. Third Person
narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character. All characters are described using pronouns, such as 'they', 'he', and 'she'. But, one character is closely followed throughout the story, and it is typically a main character.

59. First Person

60. First Person
point of view (who is telling a story) where the story is narrated by one character at a time. This character may be speaking about him or herself or sharing events that he or she is experiencing.

61. Setting

62. Setting noun: setting; plural noun: settings
1. the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.
"cozy waterfront cottage in a peaceful country setting"

63. Point of View

64. Point of View
the perspective from which a story is told. Writers may choose to tell their story in on of three perspectives: First person: using "I" or "we," Third person: "he," "she," or "it," which can be limited or omniscient, Second person: "you," the least common point of view.

65. Theme

66. Theme
the central topic or idea explored in a text. Usually the theme of a work of literature can be stated in one word, such as “love” or “solitude.” A work of literature can, and often does, have more than one theme.

67. Citation

68. Citation
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work. "there were dozens of citations from the works of Byron"

69. Dialogue

70. Dialogue
conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie. "the book consisted of a series of dialogues"

71. Illustrate

72. Illustrate
serve as an example of. "a collection of pieces that illustrate Bach's techniques"

73. Persuasive Text

74. Persuasive Text
any text where the main purpose is to present a point of view and seeks to persuade a reader. A persuasive text can be an argument, exposition, discussion, review or even an advertisement.

75. Informational Text

76. Informational Text
primary purpose is to inform the reader about the natural or social world. Different from fiction, and other forms of nonfiction, informational text does not utilize characters.

77. Irony

78. Irony
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. "“Don't go overboard with the gratitude,” he rejoined with heavy irony"

79. Metaphor

80. Metaphor
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. "“I had fallen through a trapdoor of depression,”

81. Personification

82. Personification
the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.

83. Simile

84. Simile
figure of speech that directly compares two things, similes explicitly use connecting words (such as like, as, so, than, etc.)

85. Figurative Language

86. Figurative Language
language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. When a writer uses literal language, he or she is simply stating the facts as they are. ... Figurative language is very common in poetry, but is also used in prose and nonfiction writing as well.

87. Premise

88. Premise
a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion. "if the premise is true, then the conclusion must be true"

89. Literary Device

90. Literary Device
a technique a writer uses to produce a special effect in their writing. An example of a literary device is a flashback. An example of a literary device is an analogy.

91. Context

92. Context
the parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage, usually influencing its meaning or effect

93. Depicted

94. Depicted
portray in words; describe.

95. Connotation/Denotation

96. Connotation/Denotation
Connotation: an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
Denotation: As in dictionary: the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests

97. Chronological Order

98. Chronological Order
arranged in the order it happened

99. Organizational Pattern

100. Organizational Pattern
Plans that help the author to organize his or her ideas in a way that makes sense, and hopefully, they help the reader to understand the material being presented.

101. Main Idea/Central Idea/Main Argument

102. Main Idea/Central Idea/Main Argument
important information that tells more about the overall idea of a paragraph or section of a text

103. Imply

104. Imply
strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated)

105. Author’s Purpose

106. Author’s Purpose
the reason an author decides to write about a specific topic. Then, once a topic is selected, the author must decide whether his purpose for writing is to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain his ideas to the reader

107. To Depict

108. To Depict
portray in words; describe.

109. To Convey

110. To Convey
make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable to someone

111. To Emphasize

112. To Emphasize
give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing.

113. To Reference

114. To Reference the action of mentioning or alluding to something.
use of a source of information in order to ascertain something

115. To Support

116. To Support to promote the interests or cause of
to uphold or defend as valid or right :  advocate supports fair play
to argue or vote for

117. To Indicate

118. To Indicate
point out; show.

119. To Determine

120. To Determine
cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in. "it will be her mental attitude that determines her future"

121. To Draw a Conclusion

122. To Draw a Conclusion
to decide what to believe about something after you have considered the facts

123. To Analyze

124. To Analyze
examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation